Ancient Knowledge

The Arabic legacy of science and philosophy has long been hidden from the West. British-Iraqi physicist Jim Al-Khalili unveils that legacy to fascinating effect by returning to its roots in the hubs of Arab innovation that would advance science and jump-start the European Renaissance.

From the creation of the first encyclopedia to Wikipedia, from ancient museums to modern kindergarten classes—this is Simon Winchester’s brilliant and all-encompassing look at how humans acquire, retain, and pass on information and data, and how technology continues to change our lives and our minds. Throughout this fascinating tour, Winchester forces us to ponder what rational humans are becoming. What good is all this knowledge if it leads to lack of thought? What is information without wisdom?

The foundations of modern knowledge - philosophy, math, astronomy, geography - were laid by the Greeks, whose ideas were written on scrolls and stored in libraries across the Mediterranean and beyond. But as the vast Roman Empire disintegrated, so did appreciation of these precious texts. Christianity cast a shadow over so-called pagan thought, books were burned, and the library of Alexandria, the greatest repository of classical knowledge, was destroyed. Yet some texts did survive and The Map of Knowledge explores the role played by seven cities around the Mediterranean....

At a time when millions are searching for inner peace in a troubled world, the means to a richer, fuller life can be found in the Orient, where wise men long ago penetrated the veils of the spirit and found the path to serenity. Now, for the first time, this ancient wisdom is gathered into one audiobook and explained in clear and simple language. Here is a veritable dictionary of the occult, clarifying the mysteries surrounding its terms, from abhinisvesha to zen. Here is a remarkable audiobook - written by a remarkable man.

The Archaeology of Ancient Israelite Knowledge reconstructs in carefully researched detail the worldview of the ancient Israelites writers responsible for the Hebrew Bible. What was the role of God in their lives? How did they see the relationship between God, nature, and themselves? Contrary to prevailing scholarly understanding, Robert Kawashima argues that the ancient Israelites saw God in a radically different way than the peoples around them. God no longer interconnected everything—humans, nature—but became seen as sharply separated from nature.

Embark on a journey through time with "The Apocrypha Collection," a treasury of ancient texts that have captivated seekers of truth and wisdom for centuries. Uncover the rich history and origins of these enigmatic writings, exploring their discovery, exclusion from the biblical canon, and resurgence among scholars and spiritual seekers.

Master Sha's Soul Healing Miracles teaches and empowers humanity to create soul healing miracles. Listeners will learn sacred wisdom and apply practical techniques. Everyone can create his or her own soul healing miracles.

Elle Newmark's richly seductive prose brings to life the color and scandal of 15th-century Venice. Through Luciano, a street urchin apprenticed to a great chef in the palace of the doge, Newmark tells a wicked tale of political and papal intrigue. In Venice where every whisper is a secret or a lie, Luciano's initiation into the chef's spicy world makes for deliciously suspenseful listening.

Задумывались ли вы когда-нибудь о том, как достичь истинного успеха? Хотите узнать, какие секреты прошлого могут помочь вам в настоящем? Перед вами уникальный путеводитель, который поможет вам открыть двери к вашему благополучию с помощью вековой мудрости. Эта книга объединяет в себе лучшие советы, практики и философские размышления, проверенные временем и поколениями.

the author takes you ever deeper into the core mysteries of the spiritual world, slowly going into the subtle etheric maze of secrets known only to those mystics who have traveled the gateways of time throughout the ages to find them, revealing their etheric mystery to our thirsty lips.

We promise that once you’ve finished the audiobook, you’ll not only take away a wealth of information, but you’ll own the experience as if you’ve lived it yourself! Allow us then to guide you through the mysterious, fascinating and magnificent histories of Ancient Greece, Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Rome and explore the gods, goddesses, kings, queens, mythology, culture, battles, beliefs, love, war, and more.

For the person who doesn't know where to start to be healthy, the person who has a busy life and little time, or the person who needs a reminder in an easy-listening format, Own Your Health, Change Your Destiny: Ancient Knowledge Made Simple offers concise steps, in a simple format, based on ancient knowledge that forms the foundation for a healthier life. Own Your Health, Change Your Destiny: Ancient Knowledge Made Simple offers a refreshing reminder of the importance of self-care while integrating effective tips for increasing overall long-term well-being.

A detailed look into ancient advanced technology, science, and medicine - some of which has yet to be reproduced today.

Celebrate the seasons of the year according to the ancient Pagan traditions. Ancient Ways shows how to prepare for and conduct the Sabbat rites, and helps you harness the magickal energy for weeks afterward. The wealth of seasonal rituals and charms within are drawn from ancient sources but are easily performed with readily available materials.

The ancient knowledge within you. Are you interested in how you can increase the joy and happiness in your life? Are you looking for a way to change your life from within? Are you wondering why your mind continues to change as you meet new people. In this book, it will provide all that and more.... Empath discovery is the awareness and the understanding of what an Empath is. Learn how to enhance your life, develop your abilities and your intuition as an Empath. Aim to discover your hidden potential within that you have at all times.

It was like a nightmare, but there was no waking up. When the night began, Nora had two best friends and an embarrassingly storybook one true love. When it ended, she had nothing but blood on her hands and an echoing scream that stopped only when the tranquilizers pierced her veins and left her in the merciful dark. But the next morning, it was all still true: Chris was dead. His girlfriend Adriane, Nora's best friend, was catatonic. And Max, Nora's sweet, smart, soft-spoken Prince Charming, was gone.

En este sorprendente debut, la historiadora Violet Moller rastrea los caminos que tomaron las ideas de tres de los más grandes científicos de la Antigüedad -Euclides, Galeno y Ptolomeo- a lo largo de más de mil años y a través de siete ciudades, centros de conocimiento excepcionales, donde una serie de personajes curiosos y eruditos, apoyados por un puñado de jefes de Estado ilustrados, rescataron y difundieron sus obras.

This audiobook puts a future into perspective using texts found in our history's ancient artifacts describing extraterrestrial intervention.

This short audiobook contains an excerpt from Compayre's magisterial history on pedagogy and how education has evolved over the centuries. In this installment, we have included his sections on Greek and Roman educational systems, plus a general introduction on the history of education.